Flying to the USA? You must bring this
Once, every trip to the USA ended with M&Ms for family and friends. Today we are in a different place - today we have everything in Israel, that is, except for the things we don't. Lilach German, a talented chef who conducts food tours in New York, shared with us 10 products that are really worth stuffing into your suitcase before flying back home. Cut out, save, purchase, devour, enjoy.
Banana Bamba
Where to buy? Selected Walmart branches only (and occasional kosher supermarkets)
How much does it cost? 3-4.5 dollars per bag
Spicy chili sauce with truffle
Where to buy? Whole Foods chain
How much does it cost? About 10 dollars
Why is it good? Excellent for stir-fries, pasta, and on pizza, and also tasty with schnitzel. A good substitute for Tabasco.
Chili onion crunch
Where to buy? Trader Joe's chain
How much does it cost? 4.5 dollars
Why is it good? Excellent as a sauce for dumplings or gyoza, but also tasty for stir-fries, soups, on a fried egg with avocado, and honestly, for everything.
Hot honey
Where to buy? Trader Joe's chain
How much does it cost? 4.5 dollars
Why is it good? A trend that started as a pizza topping, but is also excellent on fried chicken and for seasoning roasted chicken and vegetables, and even fish.
Peach balsamic glaze
Where to buy? Trader Joe's chain
How much does it cost? 4 dollars
Why is it good? Perfect for vinaigrette, carpaccio, and caprese salad.
Everything Bagel seasoning
Where to buy? Trader Joe's chain
How much does it cost? 2 dollars
Why is it good? Excellent for baking bread, bourekas, and other savory pastries, also tasty as a salad seasoning and on toast with cottage cheese.
Avocado oil spray
Where to buy? Trader Joe's chain
How much does it cost? 4 dollars
Why is it good? For omelets, fish, chicken, and for frying in an air fryer.
Nielsen natural vanilla paste
Where to buy? Costco chain
How much does it cost? 15-22 dollars (depending on the branch) for 296 ml
Why is it good? For any dessert or pastry that requires vanilla extract. The upgrade from industrial extract is huge.
Pickle seasoning
Where to buy? Trader Joe's chain
How much does it cost? 2.5 dollars
Why is it good? Recommended for seasoning salads, fish, and works great with yogurt (results in a tzatziki-style sauce).
Spicy yuzu sauce
Where to buy? Whole Foods
How much does it cost? 8-10 dollars
Why is it good? Excellent with raw fish, as a seasoning for antipasti or steamed vegetables, and as a dip for dumplings.
Additional recommendations: on Lilach German's Instagram.
